<VV> Rear Tire Wear

[Sethracer@aol.com]

I only put about 2000 miles on the car all of last summer,  but the outside 
edges of the tire to about an inch and a half towards the centre of the tire is 
worn right to the wear bars on both rear tires.

"SNIP"

Sounds like you have too much negative camber. Get a good alignment.
You may also need some bushings or other parts replaced.

Bruce

Sorry, Bruce, Wear like that on the outside would indicate too much positive 
Camber. - Or maybe a ton of toe-in!)

Terry -  A stock corvair should have almost zero camber on the rear, or maybe 
a little bit of negative. But definitely not much positive (unless you just 
put in new rear springs!). The settings that are best for you are highly 
dependent on your driving needs and style. A bunch of negative camber might be just 
the thing for the autocrossing hot-shoe, but for regular street driving, it 
will wear the inside portion of the tire more. I would take Bob Helts advice and 
do a visual checkout, but then - (and at least before you sacrifice and more 
tire rubber and $$$) get the four wheels aligned (to factory settings). At 
least it is easier to find shops that can do a good four-wheel alignment these 
days. 20 years ago it was tough, few cars had rear wheels that adjusted. - Seth